Becky's Stampin' Studio: November 2024

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Blueberry Bushel Sled

I loved this blue version of the Sophisticated Sled! I added my own touches, of course, but I love it! It uses the Winter Meadow DSP on Blueberry Bushel base, along with silver accents. I just love the little silver berries, from the Festive Pearls (retired)!

Measurements:

Blueberry Bushel: 1/2 sheet
Winter Meadow: 3 3/8" x 5", 1/2" x 5 1/4"
Brushed Silver: 2" x 4" (sled runners), scrap
Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4", 2 3/4" x 4 1/4" (label), scrap (skates)
Pecan Pie: 2 1/4" x 2 3/4"
Boho Blue: scraps
Shaded Spruce: scraps
Lost Lagoon: scraps

To Make this Card

Cut DSP into 3 pcs - each 1 1/8" wide. Space evenly onto folded Blueberry Bushel card and adhere.
Die cut "label" from Countryside Corners dies. Emboss with Distressed Tile 3D Embossing folder. Set aside.
Now, for the sled. Die cut the runners/base and ice skate blades from Brushed Silver. (OE)
Die cut the ice skates from White, and the "laces" from Boho Blue. (this is so cool!) Also, die cut 2 "sprigs" - one from Shaded Spruce and one from Lost Lagoon. Now you're ready to assemble!
Die cut the sled from Pecan Pie.
Now, to assemble!! Put "green" glue onto the runners and cross pieces. Adhere the sled, and the top "rail". (I worked on my silicone sheet. Worked great!)
Glue the "blades" to the right side of the ice skates. Then, add glue to the "laces" and tuck in to the slit on the ice skates, too cool!!)
Glue the 2 sprigs together. I put the darker one on the bottom, but you do whatever you like. I also staggered them a little bit. Glue to the sled as shown.
Tie a double bow from silver cord. Add to the sled with a Mini Glue Dot.
I added the ice skates to the tails of the bow, using good old scotch tape! Make them different lengths and then adhere to the sled.
Now you're ready to add the sled to the White label. The sled is flush to the label, but I added the label to the card with Dimensionals.
Finish the inside with White piece and strip of DSP.
Finish the outside with clusters of silver beads from the Festive Pearls.

Product List

Sophisticated Sled Dies

[164133]

$35.00

Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162133]

$12.50

Brushed Silver And Gold Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[164861]

$10.00

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146968]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161724]

$11.50

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$11.50

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$11.50

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

$11.50

Countryside Corners Dies

[161471]

$28.00

Distressed Tile 3 D Embossing Folder

[162189]

$10.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$28.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$6.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$7.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Silver Cording Trim

[139620]

$5.00

Festive Pearls

[159963]

$7.00

Monday, November 11, 2024

Red & Gold Decorative Trees

I just love this bundle! It's really popular and has gone out of stock several times! I understand why, because there is so much you can do with it! Sadly, right now it is unavailable to order, again. This version uses some gorgeous foil papers. Love it paired with the Cherry Cobbler color!

Measurements:

Thick Basic White: 1/2 sheet
Cherry Cobbler: 4" x 5 1/4", 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" (tree), scrap (label)
Regal Distressed Patterns Specialty Paper (N): 3 3/4" x 5" (white plaid)
Gold Foil: 2 1/4" x 4" (embossed); 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" (solid tree), 2" x 3" (detail)
Adhesive sheet: 2" x 3" (Gold foil detail)

To Make This Card:

Attach Cherry Cobbler layer to folded White card.
Then, add the DSP layer.
Run the larger Gold Foil piece through new Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder. Adhere to the card front as shown.
Die cut Cherry Cobbler tree from dotted die. Mount onto solid Gold foil tree.
Adhere adhesive sheet to the Gold Foil piece for the "tree detail". Die cut, and stick to tree base as shown.
Add "tree" to card front with Dimensionals.
Emboss sentiment, from the Decorative Trees stamps, in gold. Punch out with retired Wide Oval Punch. Add to card with Dimensionals.
Tie and adhere bow.
Finish with Regal Foiled Dots on the cross parts of the "tree detail".

Product List

Decorative Trees Bundle (English)

[164085]

$52.00

Regal Distressed Patterns 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[164037]

$10.00

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$11.25

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder

[164049]

$12.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder

[165678]

$21.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$32.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$11.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Snowflake Splendor 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Ribbon

[153548]

$7.00

Regal Foiled Adhesive Backed Dots

[164038]

$8.50

Decorated Trees

I saw a version of this gorgeous card, that highlights many of the components of this lovely bundle! What I also liked, is that it highlights our 2-tone papers! The trees are a combination of the Garden Green and Granny Apple Green papers! Notice the subtle color changes in the layers? It also makes for a thinner, lighter weight card. My one suggestion is to be sure to make use of our Adhesive Sheets for all the intricate layers and decorations! That was so helpful!

Measurements:

Thick White: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE
Basic White: 4 1/8" square (largest decorative circle), 1 1/4" x 4" (words), 3/8" x 2"
Real Red: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" (tree base), 1 1/4" x 4" (words), 3/4" x 2 3/4" (label)
Reindeer Memories 2-Tone cardstock (N)(SB): 2 pcs @ 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" (Garden Green), 2 1/4" x 2 3/4" (Garden Green); 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" (Granny Apple Green)
Take a Bow (N): 4" x 5 1/4", (diagonal stripe); 2 3/4" x 5 1/4", 1/2" x 5 1/2" (dots)
Gold Foil: scraps
Adhesive Sheet: scraps

To Make This Card:

Attach DSP pieces to folded White card.
Die cut the largest decorative circle from the Spotlight on Nature dies. Attach to card front as shown, just a little higher off center.
Die cut "solid" tree from Real Red and 2 from Garden Green 2-tone.
Attach Adhesive sheet to the corresponding cardstocks and die cut "plaid" tree from Granny Apple Green, "dots" & "holly" from Garden Green 2-tone.
Attach to the corresponding bases. (Note: you will need to trim the "holly" base to fit the top.)
Add Adhesive sheet to back of Gold scrap. Die cut "decorations", and attach to the "trees" as shown.
Now assemble the trees onto the White circle, centering the "dots" tree near the top.
Next, Die cut base of sentiment in White. Attach Adhesive sheet to the back of the Real Red piece, and die cut the detailed sentiment. Adhere the 2 together, and add to card.
Die cut small "label" in Real Red. Stamp sentiment in Real Red ink, and attach to labe.
Then attach "label" to card front, over trees, with Dimensionals.
Finish inside with strip of DSP
Finish outside with small red rhinestones, as shown.

Product List

Decorative Trees Dies

[164084]

$38.00

Greetings Of The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164325]

$25.00

Spotlight On Nature Dies

[163580]

$35.00

Peaceful Season Dies (English)

[164020]

$34.00

Reindeer Memories 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

[166488]

$12.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$11.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$13.00

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

$11.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$9.00

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$5.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[146924]

$7.00

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

More Embossing on Glimmer Paper

So, our CEO, Sarah, showed a few other ideas using this technique, on our cute Notecards! I decided to follow suit! I think they are really cute! I used the neat So Very Merry set in the Online Store, and Merriest Trees returning from last season in the Annual Catalog! These would make nice notecards or thank yous!